“When I learned of Bentley’s plans to compete at Pikes Peak for a second time, the decision to work together again was an easy one,” declared Millen. “The Continental GT and its W12 provide us with the perfect platform to begin chasing a new record, and I am looking forward to once again being part of the Bentley Motorsport team that will prepare the car over the coming months.”
Director of motorsport Brian Gush is also excited about the collaboration, let alone the publicity the Continental GT and Bentley will get as a result. Claiming that record, however, is the biggest priority for the Crewe-based automaker and 46-year-old racing driver.
“The challenge to set the outright record for production cars is not one we underestimate, but we are confident in the combination of our W12 engine, the dynamic ability of the new Continental GT and the outstanding skill of Rhys Millen,” concluded Gush. The record in question was previously held by the 2014 Range Sport Sport with a time of 12 minutes and 35.61 seconds.
Now available with the 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 from Porsche, the Continental GT has more surprises in store for prospective customers. The V6-engined PHEV is right around the corner, and given time, the Speed and Supersports will be added to the range.
